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Saab 9-5

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,956 cc

S4 AABMOT history

S4 AAB is a blue diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 21 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,957 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 AAB was last recorded at 168,957 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 6,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,918 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,039 miles
Average per year
9,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,957 miles
  • 2025 – 162,918 miles
  • 2024 – 150,910 miles
  • 2023 – 142,062 miles
  • 2022 – 130,905 miles
  • 2021 – 118,183 miles
  • 2020 – 109,815 miles
  • 2019 – 98,946 miles
  • 2018 – 87,404 miles
  • 2017 – 77,147 miles
  • 2016 – 71,335 miles
  • 2015 – 63,998 miles
  • 2014 – 45,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,957 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveling device malfunction error on dash
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm - 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y joint between rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,957 miles (+6,039)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,957 miles
    Test number
    161051181121
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveling device malfunction error on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm - 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y joint between rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,918 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,918 miles
    Test number
    898707443907
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Surface Corrosion

  3. Fail162,918 miles (+12,008)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,918 miles
    Test number
    916633758769
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Surface Corrosion

  4. Pass150,910 miles (+8,848)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,910 miles
    Test number
    277153585432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre split section to tailpipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWidespread underbody corrosion - rear

  5. Pass142,062 miles (+11,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,062 miles
    Test number
    937996784792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass130,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,905 miles
    Test number
    899698711996
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,905 miles (+12,722)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,905 miles
    Test number
    526293532218
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,183 miles (+8,368)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,183 miles
    Test number
    921233281465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,815 miles (+10,869)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,815 miles
    Test number
    308331214979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,946 miles (+11,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    905604184498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass87,404 miles (+10,257)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    979793750767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,147 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,147 miles
    Test number
    482831862291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    764632949099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,335 miles (+7,337)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    913136463499
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass63,998 miles (+18,898)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    767469315260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    218723834170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 AAB

Does S4 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 AAB is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 AAB?
The MOT on S4 AAB is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 AAB done?
S4 AAB was recorded at 168,957 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,960 miles a year.
Has S4 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 AAB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 AAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S4 AAB find?
S4 AAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 13 advisories: front lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush perished; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 10 more.

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